The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
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Of the seven municipalities on the list of projects not recommended for funding at the SLIB meeting this month in Cheyenne, Moorcroft was the only one that received money on a 50/50 grant for the first phase of three of the Powder River Water Project, which in turn is the final aspect of the total municipal infrastructure replacement. “The only thing now is that we have to secure the funding,” reported Moorcroft Mayor Dick Claar. “Cheryl has to show them that we paid those water loans off and Monday night we’ll do the third reading on the two...
West Texas Trail Museum Director Cynthia Clonch was on hand Monday morning to guide the installation of a refurbished heavy business or livery wagon (circa mid to latter 1800s) into a place of honor in the museum. Doug and Jo Kissack, who rebuild these conveniences of the past, had asked if she would like to display the wagon for a period of time. The rig is rebuilt to many of the original specifications with a leather top and seat as well as wrapped dash and a luggage compartment in the rear....
At the final budget work shop, one pay period before the end of this 2018/2019 fiscal year, Moorcroft showed a potential deficit going into the new fiscal year, causing the governing body to look at serious immediate cut backs in all departments to ensure rollover funds for the implementation of the 2019/2020 budget. There were several optional cut backs discussed at the work shop, a few of which were decided upon at Monday night’s meeting of the town council. Councilman Paul Smoot started t...
4-H Summer Camp is a much anticipated event for youth in Crook and Weston Counties and this year was no exception. Over 100 youth and adult volunteers flocked to the RAM Center near Devils Tower Junction for the annual Crook-Weston County 4-H Camp. Thirty teen leaders helped the campers solve the mystery of “the stolen 4-H flag” throughout the weekend. 4-H Summer Camp began with a leadership training for teen leaders who serve as camp counselors. The group of 30 outstanding teens par...
Our beloved son Joshua Patrick Donnell, age 13, of Carlile, Wyoming, took his own life on June 23, 2019, at his home in Carlile. Josh suffered for years with depression; may he rest in peace now without sadness in the arms of our Lord. Josh was born November 26, 2005, in Fairfax County, Virginia, to Douglas and Jessica Donnell. The family moved to Carlile in May 2009 to live rurally. Josh attended Moorcroft K8 school from kindergarten until seventh grade this year when he transferred to Hulett...
Finally, after a long hard winter and rainy spring, the Pine Haven Beautification Alliance Committee has awarded the Yard of the Month of June/July to Kim and Dawn Pfeifle. Kim and Dawn live at 51 Vista Grande Dr., in Pine Haven. Kim works for White Frontier Motor Co and Dawn has the store "A Prairie Dawn" in Gillette. They have four grown children, three of whom live in Gillette and one in South Dakota, from where the family originated. They've lived in Gillette since 2002 and Dawn opened her...
LARAMIE — The remains of Machinist’s Mate First Class George Hanson, killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, will be escorted by motorcade from Denver International Airport to Laramie on Wednesday for burial on Saturday. Hanson’s remains are expected to arrive at the Delta Airlines terminal of Denver International Airport at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. Hanson will be buried in Greenhill Cemetery at 11 a.m. Saturday. Born in Pennsylvania in 1909, Hanson moved to Laramie with his mother in 1916. He stayed in Laramie throughout his teen years but...
Federal charges filed in case of meth found in dishwasher GILLETTE (WNE) — Local charges have been dismissed against a man who faced drug charges after a pound of meth allegedly was found in his dishwasher in January. He has been indicted federally in the case. Jeffrey Powell, 55, had pleaded not guilty in District Court to an enhanced charge of possession with intent to deliver meth, one with a longer sentence possible, because it was his second offense. He had been convicted in 1999 of a similar crime in Washington state, according to c...
On June 14, police conducted a routine traffic stop which resulted in a controlled substance search. The driver was issued three citations; Speeding, Possession of a Controlled Substance – plant form and Possession of a Controlled Substance – Pill form. On June 16, police were contacted in reference to a dog at large. When the officer arrived in the area to attempt to find the animal’s home, the dog became aggressive, barking and growling at the officer. The dog began to run toward the officer still acting vicious and the officer pepper spray...
June 10 – Five VIN checks. Two paper services. Five traffic stops. Detention Deputy did finger printing twice for outside employment. Deputy assisted another agency. Detention Deputy transported an inmate for medical appointment. Deputy investigated animal complaint. Deputy assisted motorist. June 11 – Four VIN checks. Two paper services. Four traffic stops. Deputies responded to REDDI report on interstate. Deputy assisted highway patrol on crash on interstate. Deputy assisted another agency on locating wanted person. Deputy took wanted sub...
Speeding – Brady M. Nasset, Moorcroft, 88/80, $86; Petersen C. Graham, CO, 89/80, $88; Derrik D. Rensink, AK, 85/75, $90; Payton R. Pixley, Cheyenne, 85/70, $120; Tyler E. McCurdy, Gillette, 90/80, $90; Jeffrey J. Ubl, ND, 78/70, $86; Jesse J. Rahn, SD, 88/75, $110; Gregory Williamson, NY, 88/65, $266; Jami L. Nelms, Gillette, 85/75, $90; Edward S. Dreese, MT, 79/70, $98; Rachel A. Anderberg, SD, 78/70, $86; Abby Ann Olson, SD, 73/45, $185; Denise J. Larson, WI, 79/70, $88; Rhett T. Fanning, SD, 83/70, $120; Tom S. Smolinski, IL, 87/75, $...
Upon arrival to the program, delegates are assigned to “cities”, where they live during their residence at Girls State. During the program, which is operated in accordance with the basic laws of the State of Wyoming, Delegates elect their own city, county and state officials and learn the duties of the various offices; introduce and pass their own bills in the Girls State legislature; make and enforce ordinances regulating their cities; and manage their own police force to administer justice. Every student holds a definite, integral role in...
Sheridan College is pleased to recognize students named to its honor rolls for the spring 2019 semester. Jessica Miner of Moorcroft was named to the Vice President’s Honor Roll. The Vice President’s Honor Roll includes 126 students who earned at least a 3.5 GPA or above for the semester with 12 or more credit hours. Sheridan College, a two-year public college located at the base of the Bighorn Mountains in Sheridan, Wyoming, offers students over 60 associate degrees and certificate programs, a modern state-of-the-art campus, and a bre...
Gillette College is pleased to recognize students named to its honor rolls for the spring 2019 semester. Phillip Cunningham and Maralyn Watkins, both of Moorcroft, were named to the President’s Honor Roll. Alison Ferris was named to the Vice President’s Honor Roll and Cherol Minton was named to the Part-Time Honor Roll. The 47 students who earned a place on the President’s Honor Roll earned a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester with 12 or more credit hours. The Vice President’s Honor Roll includes 44 students who earned at least a 3.5 GPA or abov...
A Colorado man faces felony charges after allegedly trying to sell marijuana to a pair of Moorcroft homeowners – and then to a police officer. On May 27 at around 11 p.m., a Moorcroft Police Officer was alerted to the presence of a male subject on East Converse St. who was attempting to sell marijuana to the residents of a home. The officer was told that the male subject was walking towards the Coffee Cup Fuel Stop. He was unable to locate the suspect, but spoke with the two residents who had reported him. According to the witnesses, Robert M...
